Alpine Western J3/J4 Festival schedule/preview

2008 USSA Western Region J3 Junior Olympic/J4 Festival

Hosted by:
BOGUS BASIN SKI RACING ALLIANCE
Bogus Basin, ID.
March 21-24, 2008

On March 21, Bogus Basin will welcome 170 elite thirteen and fourteen year old and 30 elite eleven and twelve year old alpine ski competitors for the 2008 J3 Junior Olympics and J4 Festival respectively.  Athletes travel into the area from the western states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming; to represent the five divisions that make up Western Region USSA.     

The Junior Olympics were first held in 1982.  The Western Region J3 Junior Olympics consisted of a downhill, slalom, and giant slalom until 1986 when the downhill was replaced with a Super G.  A combined title is also awarded for the best overall skier.  The J4 Festival is held in conjunction with the J3 Junior Olympics and this year marks the ninth year of this addition to the Junior Olympic event.  The event consists of a USSA Children’s Super G, giant slalom, and slalom. A combined title is also awarded to the best overall J4 athlete.   The J3 Junior Olympics and J4 Festival rotate between the Western Region divisions on an annual basis.  

Junior Olympics and the J4 Festival are the championship events for the J3s and top J4 athletes from the five divisions of the Western Region; Alaska, Far West, Intermountain, Northern, and PNSA divisions. Athletes qualify to attend the Junior Olympics and J4 Festival by competing in USSA sanctioned Junior Olympic and Youth Ski League competitions held in their respective division.  There is no foreign quota for this event.  Foreign J3 and J4 competitors living in the United States may attend as part of the quota of the division in which they are competing if they have proper membership with USSA and the division and qualify under division’s rules.  

The Quota Distribution

Each year the quota distribution between divisions is recalculated and fluctuates based on population and performance during previous years championship events.  The divisions are responsible for establishing the distribution method for their quotas.  

The quota distribution for the 2008 J3 Junior Olympics is:

J3 Quota Distribution    Alaska    Far West    Intermountain    Northern    PNSA    Total
Men                            6             28              27                 10          24       95
Women                        6            18               20                   6          25      75

The J4 Festival quota for each division is 3 men and 3 women per division to make up a field of 15 men and 15 women or 30 athletes total.

Past competitors of this event include Idaho’s own Picabo Street, Dane Spencer, Erik Fischer and Hailey Duke, all present or former members of the U.S. Ski Team.

The Race Organizing Committee

Technical Delegates – Darryl Whitaker and Craig Krueger

Chief Organizing Committee – B.J. Klotz and Dane Black, BBSRA

Race Administrator – Shannon Carrell, Bogus Basin Adminstrative/Program Director

Chief of Race – Mark Wedeking, Bogus Basin Program Director

USSA Commissioner – Jenn Stielow, USSA Western Region Development Manager

The Race Arena

These young athletes will compete in the Super G on Paradise run (off Pine Creek chairlift #6) going from top to bottom in a minute. The Giant Slalom event will be down the Ridge/Bowl on the front side (off of Deer Point chairlift #1) along with the Slalom races on Sourdough run, also off of  Deer Point chair lift #1.  An interactive trail map can be found on the Bogus Basin website: https://www.bogusbasin.org/the-mountain/trailmaps.aspx
 
The Top Qualified Athletes from Each Division

Alaska Division

J3 Women:

1. Morgan Osborn         1993    Alyeska Ski Club
2. KC Kent            1993    Alyeska Ski Club
3. Gabrielle Markel        1994    Alyeska Ski Club

J3 Men:

1. Morgan Haymans    1993    Alyeska Ski Club
2. Alex Erickson        1993    Alyeska Ski Club
3. Tanner Cabana        1993    Alyeska Ski Club

J4 Women:

1. Sarah Lundgren        1995    Alyeska Ski Club
2. Annika Flynn        1996    Alyeska Ski Club
3. Irene Bembenek        1996    Alyeska Ski Club

J4 Men:

1. Nick Crews        1995    Alyeska Ski Club
2. Barren Cabana        1996    Alyeska Ski Club
3. Stuart Bembenek    1995    Alyeska Ski Club

Far West Division

J3 Women:

1. Foreste Peterson        1993    Squaw Valley Ski Team (Topolino athlete)
2. Lena Andrews        1994    Squaw Valley Ski Team
3. Melissa Daniels        1993    Squaw Valley Ski Team

J3 Men:

1. Max Axelrod        1993    Squaw Valley Ski Team
2. Sal Monforte        1993    Squaw Valley Ski Team
3. Bryce Eller        1993    Mammoth Mountain Ski Team

J4 Women:

1. Elizabeth Ryan        1995    Squaw Valley Ski Team
2. Jessica Tidd        1995    Squaw Valley Ski Team
3. Natalie Demuro        1996    Sugar Bowl Ski Academy

J4 Men:

1. Max Hall            1995    Squaw Valley Ski Team
2. Hughston Norton    1995    Heavenly Ski Team
3. Brian Francis        1995    Kirkwood Ski Team

Intermountain Division

J3 Women:

1. Sydney Staples        1993    Park City Ski Team
2. Emma Naatz        1993    Snowbird Ski Team
3. Teagan Palmer  
     1994    Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

J3 Men:

1. Andrew Kircher        1993    Rowmark Ski Academy
2. Bronson Wright        1993    Snowbird Ski Team
3. Max Martin        1993    Jackson Hole Ski Club

J4 Women:

1. Camille Troyer        1995    Bogus Basin Ski Racing Alliance
2. Breezy Johnson        1996    Jackson Hole Ski Club
3. Josie Hubble        1995    McCall Ski Team

J4 Men:

1. Peter Papineau        1995    Park City Ski Team
2. Kipling Weisel        1995    Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
3. K.J. Savaria        1995    Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

Northern Division

J3 Women:

1. Linnea Zavala        1993    Silver Run Ski Education Foundation
2. Michela Millette        1993    Whitefish Mountain Race Team
3. Madison Bildahl        1994    Big Sky Ski Education Foundation

J3 Men:

1. Travis Haller        1993    Missoula Ski Education Foundation
2. Eric Haferman        1994    Bridger Ski Foundation
3. Tyler Krueger        1993    Bridger Ski Foundation

J4 Women:

1. Ivy Duncan        1995    Discovery Ski Team
2. Erin Tabish        1995    Whitefish Mountain Race Team
3. Mallory Kelley        1995    Silver Run Ski Foundation

J4 Men:

1. Max Haller        1995    Missoula Ski Education Foundation
2. Will Reising        1995    Bridger Ski Foundation
3. Casey Jacobson        1995    Great Divide Ski Team

Pacific Northwest Ski Association (PNSA) Division

J3 Women:

1. Stephanie Schott    1993    Crystal Mountain Alpine Club
2. Morgan Duffy        1993    Stevens Pass Alpine Club
3. Yina Moe-Lange        1993    Team Alpental Snoqualmie

J3 Men:

1. Scott Snow        1993    Independence Race Team(Topolino athlete)
2. Tyler Tran            1993    Silver Mountain Competition Alliance
3. Essex Prescott        1993    Schweitzer Alpine Racing School

J4 Women:

1. Linnea Baysinger    1995    Team Alpental Snoqualmie
2. Anna Mounsey        1995    Team Alpental Snoqualmie
3. Karina Schwartznau    1995    Crystal Mountain Alpine Club

J4 Men:

1. Joe Estrella        1995    Spokane Ski Racing Association
2. Fedya Myagkov        1996    Multnomah Athletic Club
3. Hans Martin        1995    White Pass Ski Club

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, March 19th

1.    Information Desk Double Tree Riverside Lobby 4:00 PM -6:00 PM
2.    Registration/Check in 4:00 PM -6:00 PM Double Tree Riverside Topaz Room

Thursday, March 20th

1.    Information Desk Double Tree Riverside Lobby 1:00 PM -9:00 PM
2.    Registration/Check in 1:00 PM -7:00 PM Double Tree Riverside Topaz Room
3.    Souvenirs available for sale Double Tree Riverside Lobby 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
4.    Team Captains Meeting Emerald Room 7:00 PM
5.    Team meeting room – Riverside available 5:00 PM -8:00 PM Teams please schedule your time with the front desk in 30 minute increments.
6.    Game Room – Aspen
7.    Team photos at the Double Tree Riverside

Friday, March 21st

1.    Information Desk Double Tree Riverside Lobby 4:00 PM -8:00 PM
2.    Souvenirs available for sale Simplot Lodge 10:00 AM -4:00 PM or                                              Double Tree Riverside Lobby 6:00 PM -8:00 PM.
3.    Photos available for review and order Double Tree Riverside Lobby 5:00 PM -8:00 PM
4.    Team Captains Meeting Emerald Room 6:00 PM
5.    Meet and Greet for Parents and Coaches 6:00 PM -8:00 PM pm, Juniper/Laurel Room
USSA Parent Forum presented by Lester Keller 6:30
6.    Meal package Breakfast 6:00 PM -7:00 PM Aspen
7.    Meal package Dinner 5:30 PM -8:00 PM Aspen
8.    Team meeting room – Riverside available 5:00 PM -8:00 PM Teams please schedule your time with the front desk in 30 minute increments.
9.    Video Review room Opal – one TV/VCR available
10.    Game Room – Aspen

Super G Training Day

Competitors load lifts 8:30 AM
        Training Run
            Women 10:00 AM start
            Men 11:30 AM start

Saturday, March 22nd

1.    Photos available for review and order at the Double Tree Riverside Lobby 5:00 – 8:00 PM
2.    Souvenirs available for purchase in the Simplot lodge main floor 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
3.    Team Captains Meeting Emerald Room 6:00 PM
4.    Meal package Breakfast 6:00-7:00 Aspen
5.    Meal package Dinner 5:30 PM -8:00  PM Aspen
6.    Pizza Party Bowling Dinner option Westys
7.    Team meeting room – Riverside available 5:00 PM -8:00 PM Teams please schedule your time with the front desk in 30 minute increments.
8.    Video Review room Opal – one TV/VCR available
9.    Game Room – Aspen

— Super G Race #1
Competitors load lifts 8:30 AM
        Race # 1
            Women’s Race Start 10:00 AM
            Men’s Race Start 11:30 AM

Sunday, March 23rd

1.    Photos available for review and order at the Double Tree Riverside Lobby
5:00 PM -8:00 PM
2.    Souvenirs available for purchase in the Simplot lodge main floor 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
3.    Team Captains Meeting Emerald Room 6:00 PM
4.    Meal package Breakfast 6:00 AM -7:00 AM Aspen
5.    Awards Banquet Double Tree Riverside Ballroom Schedule of events Check in – 6:00 PM -7:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM -8:00 PM, Awards Ceremony 8:00 PM -9:00 PM
6.    Team meeting room – Riverside available 5:00 PM -8:00 PM Teams please schedule your time with the front desk in 30 minute increments.
7.    Video Review room Opal – one TV/VCR available
8.    Game Room – Aspen

— Women’s SL on Sourdough, Men’s GS on Ridge/Bowl

1.    Early lifts (chair 1)
Competitors load at 8:30 AM
2.    Race run #1    
a.    Men’s 1st run start 9:30 AM
b.    Women’s 1st run start 9:30 AM
3.     Race run #2
a.    Men’s 2nd run start 12:45 PM
b.    Women’s 2nd run start 12:45 PM

Monday, March 24th  

1.    Meal package Breakfast 6:00 AM -7:00 AM Aspen
2.    Photos available for review and order on the main floor of the Simplot Lodge 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
3.    Souvenirs available for purchase in the Simplot lodge main floor 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
4.    Awards in front of the Simplot Lodge after the completion of the Men’s race.

— Women’s GS on Ridge/Bowl, Men’s SL on Sourdough

1.    Early lifts (chair 1)
2.    Competitors load at 8:30 AM
3.    Race run #1    
a.    Men’s 1st run start 9:30 AM
b.    Women’s 1st run start 9:30 AM
4.    Race run #2
a.    Men’s 2nd run start 12:45 PM
b.    Women’s 2nd run start 12:45 PM

Where to watch?

The public is invited to cheer these racers on and see the wonderful venues Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area has to offer.  A lift ticket is required to access the course on Paradise from Pinecreek chair #6, and you must be able to ski or snowboard to get onto the chairlifts-foot traffic isn't allowed. Spectators can easily walk to the finish lines and watch the GS and Slalom races coming down the front side off of Deer Point (within easy walking distance and line of sight from Simplot Lodge).  

For those unable to attend physically races can be viewed as they are occurring on live timing at: www.live-timing.com.  (Dependent on internet connection).  

Results and Event Information

Race results will also be posted daily on the following websites for those not able to physically attend the races and can be seen by following these links:

https://www.ussa-imd.org/

https://www.ussa.org/magnoliaPublic/other/junior-olympics.html

Racers, Coaches, and Families can also find pre-event information on the Bogus Basin website: www.bogusbasin.org & the Bogus Basin Ski Racing Alliance website: www.bbsra.com.

Athletes have the opportunity to qualify for the following:

Whistler Cup – April 2008

The Whistler Cup is a FIS event for children held in Whistler, B.C. Canada.  The J4 athletes compete in one Kombi race, one giant slalom, and slalom.  J3 athletes compete in one Super-G, giant slalom, and slalom for J3s.  The US winners from the giant slalom and slalom from the J4 Festival qualify to be part of the USA Whistler Cup J4 team.  If the same person wins both events, then the US silver medalist with the lowest race points is chosen.  The US winners from the Super-G, giant slalom, and slalom from the J3 Junior Olympics will qualify to be part of the USA Whistler Cup J3 team.     

NDS Junior Champions Camp – (TBD) 2008

The Junior Champions Camp brings together our nations top J3 athletes for a week long training opportunity with a clear focus on tactical development and pace.  Athletes will work through a progression that seeks self guided tactical discovery as it relates to their personal skiing strengths. Utilizing timing and directive drills for feedback the curriculum and programming will mirror the USSA/USST Level 200 tactical development philosophies.

The top 3 J3 boys and the top 3 J3 girls who raced as J3s and remain J3s for the coming season plus the 2nd year J4 boys and girls will be ranked using the “old” 25-1 world cup scoring system.  All events (SG, GS, and SL) will be scored.  An individual’s score will be determined by totaling the points earned in all events and ranking them from highest points to lowest points.  The top three J3 boys and girls + the top 2nd year J4 boy and girl will be invited to participate in the upcoming summer/fall 2008 NDS Junior Champions Camp.  A development quota of 20% will be reserved for the Regional Director to use at his discretion.  

Western Region Project Camps for 2008 -09 season –

Athletes are also included on invite lists for Western Region projects for the 2008-09 season based on their performance during the J3 Junior Olympics and J4 Festival.  Example of camps includes the New J2 Flight School and the Topolino shootout camp.